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Infertility treatment finds a place in political manifestos Subject :Science and Tech Section: Health Context: Doctors welcome inclusion of infertility, which is recognised as public health issue by WHO; they say policy on treatment can mitigate the financial burden and emotional impact of infertility on family life; States are planning to give financial […]
SEBI approves rules for index providers Subject : Economy Section: Capital market Context: The market regulator introduces a regulatory framework for index providers with the objective of fostering transparency and accountability; SEBI also amends rules to encourage Small & Medium REITs with an asset value of at least ₹50 crore and to strengthen […]
With Turmeric Board set to be a reality, no yellow twist this time Subject : Polity Section: National body About Turmeric Turmeric (Curcuma longa): It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the ginger family. The plant’s underground stems or rhizomes have been used as a spice, dye, medicine, and religious maker since antiquity. […]
India announces phased introduction of biogas blending Subject :Environment Section: Climate Change Context: India will start blending compressed biogas with natural gas to boost domestic demand and cut reliance on natural gas imports, the government said in a statement on Saturday. More about News: The mandatory phased introduction will start at 1% for […]
CCI buys cotton at MSP as prices drop Subject: Geography Section: Socioeconomic geography Context: With cotton prices remaining subdued due to lack of demand, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has purchased nearly two lakh bales of cotton at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). About Cotton Corporation of India Cotton Corporation of India […]
Case filed against NCPCR chief for ‘trespassing’ into orphanage Subject :Polity Section: National body Context: Days after the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) team conducted a surprise inspection at an orphanage in KB Sandra on November 19, an FIR has been registered against panel’s chief Priyank Kanoongo and his team […]
A mangrove shield for Sundarbans Subject :Environment Section: Ecosystem Sundarbans: Sundarbans are a complex network of islands set in the delta on the Bay of Bengal and spread across West Bengal and Bangladesh. It is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in […]
India steps up exploration for critical minerals, including lithium Subject: Geography Section: economic geography Context: India has stepped up its exploration for critical and strategic minerals, including lithium, rare earth elements, and vanadium, among others. Details: Minerals such as antimony, cobalt, gallium, graphite, lithium, nickel, niobium, and strontium, among others, are critical for […]
Time for version 2.0: IUCN Red List outdated and unreliable, claim scientists in new paper Subject :Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: Scientists and conservationists across the world have expressed concerns that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species is outdated and unreliable. About the IUCN Red List: Formed […]
Is India lagging in measles vaccination? Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: A new report from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said measles cases in 2022 have increased by 18%, and deaths by 43% globally, compared to 2021. Details of the […]